Purchasing Director

Kforce is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Kalamazoo, MI seeking an experienced Purchasing Director to lead strategic sourcing and purchasing while helping elevate the function for its next stage of growth.

Summary:

This position offers significant visibility and the opportunity to lead a talented team, strengthen supplier strategies, improve material planning and availability, and partner closely with leaders across operations, manufacturing, engineering, inventory, planning, and sales. This is a strong opportunity for a purchasing leader who wants more than maintaining the status quo. You'll have the visibility and support to shape strategy, improve processes, develop the team, and make a measurable impact across the manufacturing operation.

• 10+ years in purchasing/supply chain
• Experience partnering closely with production, inventory, and planning teams
• Leadership experience within manufacturing
• Strategic sourcing and supplier management expertise
• A collaborative leadership style and a track record of improving purchasing processes
• Automotive or complex manufacturing experience preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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